Shirley Bateman (@libraryshirley) 's Twitter Profile
Shirley Bateman

@libraryshirley

Librarian. Book addict. Audiobook lover. Reader development and collections for the City of Melbourne’s public libraries.

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calendar_today15-07-2010 23:27:07

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Neane Carter outlines 5 pathway principles towards cultural safety in libraries: -respect -representation -reconciliation (nothing about us, without us) -re-interpretation -resilience #PLVconf23

Neane Carter outlines 5 pathway principles towards cultural safety in libraries:
-respect
-representation 
-reconciliation (nothing about us, without us)
-re-interpretation 
-resilience
#PLVconf23
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How can libraries support the Voice? - get info out to the public to understand what a referendum is, encourage discussion and debate, share good resources, empower communities with understanding the process @TerriJanke #PLVconf23

Lord Mayor of Melbourne – Nick Reece (@lordmayormelb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I love libraries and it was an absolute pleasure to open the refurbished North Melbourne Children’s Library. This space is absolute magic, brought to life by murals by Gundijtmara/Kirrae Wurrong artist Patricia McKean.

I love libraries and it was an absolute pleasure to open the refurbished North Melbourne Children’s Library. This space is absolute magic, brought to life by murals by Gundijtmara/Kirrae Wurrong artist Patricia McKean.
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NEW author for Deadly Book Yarns. Writer and performer Laniyuk (Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji) and Age journalist, Jack Latimore (Birpai–Thungutti) will discuss and read from their favourite book by a First Nations author. To book: bit.ly/3NMk0pv bit.ly/3B4GjPo

NEW author for Deadly Book Yarns. Writer and performer Laniyuk (Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji) and Age journalist, Jack Latimore (Birpai–Thungutti) will discuss and read from their favourite book by a First Nations author. To book: bit.ly/3NMk0pv bit.ly/3B4GjPo
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Our North Melbourne Library children’s area has had an update which includes a stunning mural by Gundijtmara/Kirrae Wurrong artist Patricia McKean. Drop by and see it for yourself. bit.ly/NMEL-mural

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Join us for Deadly Book Yarns 📚 Laniyuk, a talented writer/performer of Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji heritage and Jack Latimore, an Aboriginal Affairs journalist from Birpai-Thungutti will share their favourite books by First Nations authors: bit.ly/3owsNSa #NRW2023

Join us for Deadly Book Yarns 📚

Laniyuk, a talented writer/performer of Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji heritage and Jack Latimore, an Aboriginal Affairs journalist from Birpai-Thungutti will share their favourite books by First Nations authors: bit.ly/3owsNSa

#NRW2023
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Together with our Queer Book Club, our librarians have curated these essential reads from across the LGBTIQA+ rainbow: bit.ly/essentialqueer…

Together with our Queer Book Club, our librarians have curated these essential reads from across the LGBTIQA+ rainbow: bit.ly/essentialqueer…
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Join us for the launch of our Deadly Books Giveaway. Featuring live readings by poet Laniyuk (Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji) and presenter Shelley Ware (Yankanjatjara, Wirangu). At Elizabeth Street Pop-up Library, Sun 2 July, 2pm. bit.ly/3XrnyQz

Join us for the launch of our Deadly Books Giveaway. Featuring live readings by poet Laniyuk (Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji) and presenter Shelley Ware (Yankanjatjara, Wirangu). At Elizabeth Street Pop-up Library, Sun 2 July, 2pm. bit.ly/3XrnyQz
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Celebrate NAIDOC week by grabbing a free book by a Victorian Aboriginal author from our Elizabeth St Pop-up Library. Our Deadly Books Giveaway includes titles by Tony Birch, Aunty Joy Murphy, Evelyn Araluen and more. Until Sun 9 Jul, or while stocks last. bit.ly/3XrnyQz

Celebrate NAIDOC week by grabbing a free book by a Victorian Aboriginal author from our Elizabeth St Pop-up Library. Our Deadly Books Giveaway includes titles by Tony Birch, Aunty Joy Murphy, Evelyn Araluen and more. Until Sun 9 Jul, or while stocks last. bit.ly/3XrnyQz
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The new library in the Munro building, Queen Victoria Market, will open in November 2023. We heard that you’d like a broad range of books, events and workshops. Tell us more about what you’d like to read, see and do there by completing our survey: bit.ly/ReadSeeDo

The new library in the Munro building, Queen Victoria Market, will open in November 2023.  We heard that you’d like a broad range of books, events and workshops. Tell us more about what you’d like to read, see and do there by completing our survey: bit.ly/ReadSeeDo
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Turning a new page 📖 We are proud to announce the proposed name for our new library: narrm ngarrgu, a Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung word that means Melbourne Knowledge: bit.ly/3ZOLVsZ 🎥 Hear Lord Mayor of Melbourne – Nick Reece with Cr Cr Jamal Hakim (he/him) about the project.

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We're counting down the days until our newest library - narrm ngarrgu - opens (it's only five!). Read about why this will be such a special and inviting place: news.melbourne.vic.gov.au/your-guide-to-…

We're counting down the days until our newest library - narrm ngarrgu - opens (it's only five!). Read about why this will be such a special and inviting place: news.melbourne.vic.gov.au/your-guide-to-…
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Just two more days until our newest city library opens its doors! 📚 Take a sneak peak of narrm ngarrgu ahead of our grand opening and community day this Saturday, 25 November: bit.ly/3STBzXg: bit.ly/3STBzXg

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Glorious day in Adelaide☀️ What a fabulous location for the ALIA 2024 National Conference. @alianational #National24 #TruthAndDare